Tell God: ‘I don’t know how this will end, but I know Christ has risen’
Jesus is the risen shepherd who takes upon his shoulders “our brothers and sisters crushed by evil in all its...
April 2017
How the Crusaders Changed the World
In February GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER made a private visit to the Holy Land. In the fifth of a series of six...
It’s a Violation to Refuse Communion
Patricia Kissane, Kleinmond – With reference to Brian Gouveia’s letter “Remarriage rule hypocritical” (February 8), surely the logic expressed then...
Divine Mercy After An Abortion
After having an abortion, BERNADETTE GOULDING couldn’t forgive herself — but found that God could Abortion has made a deep and hidden...
A Double Baptism?
A newborn baby is baptised by a deacon because it is not expected to live. It survives, and the deacon...
Pew Study: Christianity’s Growth will be in the Global South
Most of Christianity’s future growth is likely to be in the global South, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the Christian...
Easter Bunny: Fake News; Jesus: Good News
I’m often surprised by the ways in which children interpret what we say to them, often taking things quite literally....
Promise You’ll Never Bully, Pope Asks Kids
Pope Francis asked 45000 children preparing for confirmation to promise Jesus they would never engage in bullying. Turning stern during...
Vatican Stamps Mark Pope Benedict’s Birthday and 2000-year Church History
The Vatican stamp and coin office has big plans for early May: the release of stamps marking retired Pope Benedict...
